CDCE to hold cultural debate between federal candidates Sept. 13

MONTREAL — The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) and the Department of Communication of the Université de Montréal announced today they are organizing a federal candidates debate on cultural issues to be held on Sept. 13 at noon. The debate will be moderated by Catherine Perrin and broadcast on CPAC’s website and television channel. The federal candidates who have confirmed their participation include Pascale St-Onge (Liberal Party), Steve Shanahan (Conservative Party), Martin Champoux (Bloc Québécois) and Alexandre Boulerice (NDP). The Green Party has been invited to the debate but has not yet designated a representative, says a...